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      Over 1,600 football hooligans and cokeheads will be banned from leaving Britain during Euros in new crackdown

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      MORE than 1,600 football hooligans and cokeheads will be banned from leaving Britain during the Euros this summer.A fresh law imposed from today will force the yobs to surrender their passports to the police.Over 1,600 football hooligans and cokeheads will be banned from leaving Britain during the Euros this summerCredit: Fame FlynetAny failing to comply and trying to travel to host nation Germany faces six months in jail or an unlimited fine.Policing minister Chris Philp said: “Violence, abuse, and disorder have no place in the game we love.“The vast majority of fans are law-abiding, but we will have zero tolerance for those who disrupt this incredible event.“These measures will ensure true football fans can travel to the tournament safely and prevent hooligans from committing these crimes abroad.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe crackdown applies to 1,624 in England and Wales with football banning orders. Courts issued 682 of these five-year bans last season — the most for 12 years after possession of Class A drugs such as cocaine was added.During the month-long Euros, the sanctioned hooligans can only go abroad with the permission of the Football Banning Orders Authority. Cops will also get new powers to intercept other known louts.Most read in FootballAround 1,300 yobs were stopped from travelling to the 2022 Qatar World Cup, under banning laws covering international games, but they have now been extended to the Euros.Pub-drinking England fans are most at risk at Euros from martial arts trained football ultras More

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      My wife ‘sorted’ the ‘woke’ collar motif on our grandson’s England shirt – here’s how she did it

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      GRAN Lynne Bellinger came up with a super sub when hubby John asked her to “sort” England’s “woke” collar motif.She made an iron-on St George’s flag to cover the purple and blue emblem on the £64.99 Nike shirt John bought for grandson Bobby, 11.Bobby wearing his England shirt with pride after his gran went to workCredit: Lynn BellingerThe young England fan wore the modified shirt to Wembley to watch his heroes play BrazilCredit: Lynn BellingerAnd the home-made version wowed fans who pledged to follow the lad’s lead if they fork out a fortune on the new Euro 2024 shirtCredit: Lynn BellingerEngland and West Ham nut John Bellinger, 61, bought the shirt for Saturday’s friendly against Brazil at Wembley.But he made sure Bobby went to the game sporting an iconic red and white flag after asking his enterprising wife Lynn to bring on a substitute.Lynne, 61, used a high-tech “Cricut” machine to make a miniature replacement iron-on flag which covered up the unloved emblem hours before the game.And the home-made version wowed fans who pledged to follow the lad’s lead if they fork out a fortune on the new Euro 2024 shirt.READ MORE ON ENGLAND FLAG ROWCaterer John told The Sun: “My wife often uses her machine to make motifs for footy shirts and it took her just five minutes to produce a perfect-sized St George’s Cross.“It only cost about £1 and she ironed it on top of the badge on the back of the collar to cover up that awful woke design.“Bobby is named after England’s 1966 captain Bobby Moore – a West Ham legend who would have hated the new shirt.“And our Bobby was so proud of the badge he kept taking his jacket off at the game to show it off, even though it was freezing cold.Most read in Football“Loads of fans came up to us asking how we did it and said they would be doing the same.“It only took five minutes to make the change and I’m sure loads of England supporters will follow our lead.“If I had a tenner for every one of them that loved Bobby’s shirt I’d be able to buy Harry Kane!”Bobby appeared on TV in his shirt in the crowd close to Phil Foden when the Man City star took a corner during England’s 1-0 home defeat to Brazil.Fans, soccer legend and politicians hit out at the flag revamp when it was unveiled as the Three lions official kit for this summer’s Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.But the FA have backed US-based Nike – blasted last year for using a transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney to promote womenswear – and insist the design will not be recalled.England shirt slammed by Rishi Sunak as he says St George’s Cross ‘should not be messed with’ More

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      Lauryn Goodman blasts Kyle Walker for ‘wheeling out kids’ at Wembley & says star ‘will be overweight bald nobody soon’

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      ENGLAND captain Kyle Walker’s former mistress blasted him after the three sons he has with his wife appeared at the Brazil match as mascots.Reality TV star Lauryn Goodman – who has a son and daughter with him – claimed he was using the children as ammunition in the bitter fall-out between them.Reality TV star Lauryn Goodman has claimed Kyle Walker was using children at Wembley as ammunition in the bitter feud between themCredit: PAKyle posed with mascots ahead of a friendly clash between England and Brazil this weekendCredit: Mike Egerton/PA WireA source close to Lauryn, 32, said: “It’s a shame to see children wheeled out as part of a row between adults and his many infidelities.“Lauryn couldn’t be less bothered and says he will be an overweight bald nobody soon.”Proud Kyle, 33, walked out at Wembley with Roman, 11, Riaan, seven, and Reign, five.But he later limped off with a suspected hamstring injury.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKERThe Man City defender is expecting a fourth child with wife Annie, who was also there on Saturday night.Annie was also at Wembley to support her kids and Kyle. A source said: “She remains dignified throughout the dramas, united for the sake of her three children and upcoming new born whom they are all looking forward to welcoming into the world.“Kyle is focusing on his family, Manchester City and England – and is determined to do whatever he can to contribute to their success.”Most read in FootballA spokeswoman for Kyle Walker said: “Kyle’s sons were on the pitch to share the honour of their Dad leading out England ahead of the Euros. “Previous England captains have celebrated in the same way with their families. Prem stars won’t know what’s hit them’, as wronged pair Lauryn Goodman & Rita Johal set for TV show about life of WAGS“It was a special occasion for Kyle and a proud moment for the boys which was appreciated by England fans at Wembley.”In a bombshell interview with The Sun, Kyle, 33, said he bitterly regretted betraying his “soulmate”.And he admitted making “idiot choices and idiot decisions” after sleeping with Lauryn.He added: “The man that’s meant to love, care and be there for her, did this.“There have been days in this ordeal where I’ve just wanted to curl up in a ball and go to sleep.“The only person to blame is me. I have roles and responsibilities that I’m aware of and I’ve made stupid choices. But I need to own up to my mistakes — I owe it to everyone.“My actions have caused a lot of pain to a lot of people. I’m sorry because, as a family, this isn’t meant to happen.”The Man City defender is expecting a fourth child with wife Annie Kilner, who he says he regrets betrayingCredit: GettyWalker limped off the pitch with a suspected hamstring injuryCredit: Getty More

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      Lewis Hamilton joins celeb dating app Raya after splitting from Brazilian model Juliana Nalu

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has joined celeb dating app Raya after splitting from Brazilian model Juliana Nalu.The seven-times F1 champ, 39, who competes in today’s Australian Grand Prix, set his profile to “visiting Melbourne from Monaco” while he’s in Oz.Lewis Hamilton and supermodel Juliana Nalu are no longer datingCredit: Twitter/@fastpitstopJuliana Nalu dated Kanye West before being linked romantically to HamiltonCredit: InstagramLewis, who previously dated Shakira and Nicole Scherzinger, also set his profile song to Drake’s Search & Rescue and his occupation as “travel”.He and Juliana were spotted partying in Brazil for a pre-New Year’s Eve bash.Hamilton became an honorary citizen of Brazil in November last year.Rio de Janeiro-born Juliana previously dated Kanye West for two months before splitting in December 2022.READ MORE LEWIS HAMILTONLast year she made an appearance at the Miami Grand Prix paddock in where Hamilton was competing.Hamilton starts 11th on the grid at the Australian Grand Prix, behind Brit teammate George Russell once again.He said: “George is doing a better job with our car, three qualifyings in a row that he’s out-qualified me. He just seems to get on a lot better than I do.”Inside the top secret Mercedes facility that Lewis Hamilton uses before every F1 race and is adapted to every track Following his split from Juliana, Hamilton updated his profile on celeb dating app RayaCredit: InstagramThe F1 superstar is in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Grand PrixCredit: Getty More

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      England fans rage over ‘woke’ kit as Three Lions wear woke design for the first time

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      ENGLAND wore their controversial kit for the first time last night against Brazil — as fans raged over its woke design.Nike’s addition of purple and blue horizontal stripes to the St George’s cross angered many in the official England kit store at Wembley Stadium.England fans are furious following Nike’s offensive adaptation of the St George’s Cross on the new England ShirtCredit: https://www.instagram.com/officialfootballfashion/p/C4s5FMHsU1J/?img_index=10The emblem is on the back of the shirt’s neckCredit: RexMichelle Betterton, 43, with her twins, ten, said: “I support inclusivity and diversity, I’m just not sure they should have done it on the cross. Can you imagine if they coloured the Welsh Dragon black?”Dean Ward, 54, who travelled from Stamford, Lincs, with wife Leanne, 52, and son Jack, 12, said: “It’s all woke marketing. I’m not a fan of them messing about.“They wouldn’t get away with messing about with any other flag.”Lee Farrell, 43, who was at the game with wife Helen, 44, son Jude ten, and daughter Aoife, 12, all from Leicester, said: “They should have left the shirt alone. But it’s the world we live in now.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSLiam, a dad from Wigan, told us: “I’m showing the shirt the red card.”Fans also hit out at the cost.A match day version costs £124.99 for adults and £119.99 for kids, while replicas are £84.99 for adults and £64.99 for children.Michelle added: “It’s disgusting. £65 for a child’s? Absolutely not!” The redesign is widely believed to have been brought about because of concerns over the flag’s history and its link to far-right groups.Most read in FootballCoach Gareth Southgate has said: “If it is not white with a red cross, it is not the St George’s flag.”Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the national flag is a “source of pride and identity” and should not be messed with.Keir Starmer blasts hated change to England footie shirt on Sun’s new politics show and demands kits must be cheaperNike said it never intended to offend.The Three Lions will wear it again on Tuesday against Belgium.
       THE German FA has sparked fury by ditching its national team kit supplier, home-grown adidas, after 70 years — for Nike.
      Ollie Watkins in the shirt against Brazil on Saturday nightCredit: PA’I’m showing the shirt the red card. They should never have changed the colours’, says dad Liam, from WiganCredit: John McLellan’I support diversity but can you imagine if they coloured in the Welsh Dragon black?’, says mum MichelleCredit: John McLellan’It’s all woke marketing. I’m not a fan of them messing about’, says Dean from StamfordCredit: John McLellan More

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      Former Chelsea star files for divorce after discovering the two kids he raised were fathered by his wife’s ex

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      A FORMER Chelsea star has filed for divorce — after DNA tests showed his two children were fathered by his wife’s ex. Midfielder Geremi, 45, said the couple’s twins were born after wife Laure had a fling. Former Chelsea midfielder Geremi has filed for divorce after a DNA test showed that his wife’s kids weren’t hisCredit: GettyThe Cameroon ace made 109 Chelsea appearances between 2003 and 2007Credit: PACourt documents in his native Cameroon say she “destroyed the harmony” of their marriage “through her abject behaviour”. They also mention her “repeated lies”, and add: “No children have been born from this union.She claimed the twins born in June 2008 — four years before the couple’s marriage — were his, which motivated them to get married. “But the discovery that the children were from her previous partner destroyed the couple’s harmony. READ MORE ON CHELSEA“It caused him a huge emotional shock.” He also said his wife psychologically damaged him. Cameroon ace Geremi made 109 Chelsea appearances between 2003 and 2007, scoring four goals.Geremi played for Real Madrid between 1999 and 2003. Most read in FootballHe winning La Liga and the Champions League twice.Geremi also previously played for Newcastle. More

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      Man Utd star ‘inhaled laughing gas from balloons’ before he was involved in 74mph car crash in his Audi A3

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      FOOTIE ace Brandon Williams inhaled laughing gas before being involved in a high speed car crash, a court heard today.The Man United defender faced magistrates over last year’s 74mph smash.Brandon Williams pictured today as a court heard that he inhaled laughing gas before he was involved in a high speed car crashCredit: CHRIS NEILLWilliams behind the wheel last year as he arrived for Man Utd trainingCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeAs Williams, 23, looked on, prosecutor Katie Johnson said he had been driving his Audi A3 S Line motor at speeds over 90mph along the A34 in Wilmslow, Cheshire, and was involved in an accident at a speed of 74mph.Ms Johnson said: “He was seen by witnesses to have taken nitrous oxide from balloons.”Williams, formerly of Wilmslow but who gave his address as his parents’ home in Harpurhey, Manchester, appeared in the dock in Crewe dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie.The clerk to the court said that Williams denied dangerous driving and did not accept he was responsible for the accident. READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe also denied he was impaired and that he had no insurance.Magistrates sent the case for trial at Chester crown court with a hearing on April 19. Williams, who is on £65,000-a-week, was granted unconditional bail.He joined United’s academy as a youngster and went on to make 51 appearances for the first team.Most read in FootballHe has spent two stints on loan away from Old Trafford — firstly with Norwich City during the 2021/22 season where he made 26 appearances.In August boss Erik ten Hag sanctioned another loan move to Ipswich Town where Williams has made 15 appearances.Williams joined United’s academy as a youngster and went on to make 51 appearances for the first teamCredit: GettyMan United legend Patrice Evra reveals he convinced Solskjaer to give Brandon Williams first-team chanceWilliams, who has represented England at U20 and U21 level, is currently injured and returned to United’s training base prior to Christmas to work on his fitness.Last month we told how a football star had checked into rehab addicted to nitrous oxide.The anaesthetic gas is popular among players who inhale it from balloons for a short high.Risks include heart attacks, stroke and brain damage, while prolonged use can lead to depression, memory loss, incontinence, hallucinations and nerve damage.In November nitrous oxide was made a controlled Class C drug.Footie clubs now regularly test players. One set to sign for a Championship club saw the deal break down after doctors found signs his nervous system was ravaged by his use of laughing gas.Williams’ case was heard at the law courts in Crewe todayCredit: Alamy More

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      Most abusive Premier League fans revealed in survey – where does your club rank?

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      GEORDIES are the most abusive Premier League football fans, a survey has revealed.Supporters of Saudi-backed Newcastle United used a swear word in half of messages on fan forums, while one in three comments were insults about their team.Ticket platform SeatPick found that Newcastle United fans are the most abusive, with one in three comments being insults about their teamCredit: GettyThey were 65 times more likely to drop F and C-bombs during chats about their side than Bournemouth fans, who were named the most polite.West London clubs Brentford and Fulham were ranked the second and third nicest.Champions Manchester City mustered a mid-table finish in 13th, with 26 per cent of social media messages critical of Pep Guardiola’s side — even during last season’s treble-winning campaign.West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Everton fans completed the bottom four, analysis of fans’ social media last season by ticket platform SeatPick found.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSA SeatPick spokesman said: “The data paints a vivid picture of Newcastle United supporters as a passionate and vocal bunch.“There’s a disconnect between the team’s relative success and the fervent emotions exhibited by its supporters.“The data underscores the significance of social media platforms as a sounding board for fan sentiment. “It’s a space where emotions, whether positive or negative, find an outlet, offering a glimpse into the psyche of supporters.Most read in Football“It is worth considering that Northern fans appear to be more abusive than Southern fans, with Bournemouth and Brentford having the most respectful fanbases.” More